Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Playing on Tour and Sleeping at Home


by Roz Roberts III

For the first time in his PGA Tour career, Michael Thompson is playing an event where he will get to sleep in his own bed at the end of each round.  This week's RSM Classic is being played at the Sea Island Resort on St. Simons Island, Georgia.  The RSM Classic, previously the McGladry Classic, will be using both the Seaside and Plantation courses at Sea Island Golf Club for the first two rounds.

Michael will be teeing off the first round on the Seaside Course's first hole at 10:20am ET.  He is playing with Robert Garrigus and Chad Campbell.

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Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on ShotTracker
Michael's Group on ShotTracker

Friday, November 13, 2015

Thompson Extends Cuts Made Streak


by Roz Roberts III

After two rounds in the 60's at the OHL Classic at Mayakoba in Mexico, Michael Thompson has extended his cuts made streak to all four events he has competed in during the 2015-2016 PGA Tour season.  If you add last year's PGA Tour season and the Web.com Tour Finals events Michael played in at the end of last year, he has made the cut in eight straight events.  At the OHL Classic, Michael is eight under par after the first two rounds and is tied for tenth.

Due to expected inclement weather in the afternoon, the OHL Classic will start earlier than normal for Saturday's third round.  Michael tees off from the first hole with Will Wilcox and Camillo Villegas at 8:20am ET

Video

Michael Thompson pours in a 25-footer for birdie at OHL Classic 
In the second round of the 2015 OHL Classic at Mayakoba, Michael Thompson rolls in a lengthy putt for birdie from 25 feet on the par-3 10th hole.


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Michael's Scorecard

Monday, November 9, 2015

Thompson Tied for Second Heading Into Long Monday

Michael Thompson tees off on the second hole during round three at the Sanderson Farms Championship at The Country Club of Jackson on November 8, 2015 in Jackson, Mississippi.  (Nov. 7, 2015 - Source: Michael Cohen/Getty Images North America)
by Roz Roberts III

After multiple weather delays, the Sanderson Farms Championship is headed for a Monday finish.  Michael Thompson is currently tied for second and is on his eighth hole of the third round.  Michael is two under par for his third round and twelve under par for the tournament.  The field will resume round three at 7am ET Monday morning.  Once round three is complete the field will not be regrouped and will get a very brief break before starting round four.

Video

Michael Thompson takes aim at the cup at Sanderson Farms
In the third round of the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship, Michael Thompson nearly flies his 124-yard approach shot on the par-4 2nd hole into the cup.

Saturday, November 7, 2015

Pair of 67's Oh So Nice

Michael Thompson prepares to putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Sanderson Farms Championship at The Country Club of Jackson on November 6, 2015 in Jackson, Mississippi.  (Nov. 5, 2015 - Source: Michael Cohen/Getty Images North America)

by Roz Roberts III

A pair of five under par 67's in the first two rounds of the Sanderson Farms Championship have Michael Thompson tied for 4th as round two is finishing up Saturday morning.  Rain on Friday delayed round two and ultimately only half the field was able to complete their rounds.

Rain has also caused delays Saturday morning.  Once round two is complete, a cut will be made and round 3 tee times will be assigned.  We will post an update on Michael's round 3 tee time when it becomes available.  He won't be able to finish his third round until Sunday morning.

Update: Michael's tee time for round 3 has been set. He's teeing off at 2:50 with Brian Davis and Patrick Rodgers


Video

Michael Thompson birdies No. 11 at Sanderson Farms
In the second round of the 2015 Sanderson Farms Championship, Michael Thompson sinks an 18-foot putt for birdie on the par-5 14th hole.




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Michael's Scorecard

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Sanderson Farms Championship Gets Underway in Mississippi


by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson continues his PGA Tour fall schedule this week in Mississippi at the Sanderson Farms Championship.  This tournament is being played as an alternate event opposite one of the WGC events: the HSBC Champions.

Michael will be teeing off from the tenth hole at 11:15am ET.  He is playing with Tommy Gainey and Whee Kim.

Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard


Thursday, October 22, 2015

What a First Round in Vegas!


Michael Thompson plays a shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Shriners Hospitals For Children Open on October 22, 2015 at TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Oct. 21, 2015 - Source: Scott Halleran/Getty Images North America)

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson put together his best round of the young season shooting a seven under par 74 and he is currently tied for first at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.  Michael had a single blemish on his scorecard when he double bogeyed his second hole of the day (hole 11) but from that point forward he was flawless.  His round included seven birdies and one eagle.  He made several long putts and managed to hit 16 out of 18 greens in regulation.

He gets his second round underway at 12:46pm PDT on Friday.




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Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on ShotTracker
Michael's Group on ShotTracker


Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Vegas Baby!


by Roz Roberts III

After a strong opening round in last week's Fry's.com Open, Michael Thompson slowed down a bit and didn't make it through Saturday's second cut and ultimately finished with a MDF (made cut, didn't finish).  He'll look to improve on his results from last week in Las Vegas at the Shriner's Hospitals for Children Open.  The Shriners is played at TPC Sunderlin and plays to a par 71.

Michael is paired with Scott Brown and Ricky Barnes for the first two rounds.  They tee off Thursday morning at 8:01am PDT from the tenth hole.

Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on ShotTracker
Michael's Group on ShotTracker



Thursday, October 15, 2015

A Strong Start to the New Season

Michael Thompson plays his shot from the 11th tee during the first round of the Frys.com Open on October 15, 2015 in Napa, California. (Oct. 14, 2015 - Source: Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images North America)
by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson made his first round of the 2015/2016 PGA Tour season a great one.  He finished the day at four under par (68) and is currently tied for 13th.  Michael made seven birdies over the course of the round including a stretch of three in a row.  Michael starts his second round Friday afternoon at 12:20pm PDT.

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Leaderboard
Micahel's Scorecard
Michael's Player Profile Page
Michael on ShotTracker
Michael's Group on ShotTracker

2015/2016 PGA Tour Season Is Underway


by Roz Roberts III

The wrap around 2015/2016 PGA Tour season gets underway today at the Fry's.com Open being held in Napa, California.  Michael Thompson begins the new season with an early tee time with John Peterson and Jason Kokrak.  They tee off at 7:30am PDT from the first hole.
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Leaderboard
Micahel's Scorecard
Michael's Player Profile Page
Michael on ShotTracker
Michael's Group on ShotTracker




Monday, October 12, 2015

Can You Believe It???

Michael Thompson hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during the second round of the Web.com Tour Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship at The Ohio State University Golf Club on September 25, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio. (Sept. 24, 2015 - Source: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images North America)


by Roz Roberts III

After securing his 2015/2016 PGA Tour card with his performance in the Web.com Tour Finals, Michael Thompson will be in action again this week as the new year of the PGA Tour season gets started at the Fry's.com Open.

Michael secured his PGA Tour card after making the cut in the first three events of the Web.com Tour Finals securing his card early with his tie for second place in the Hotel Fitness Championship.  He sat out the fourth event and ended up finishing 8th.  With his 8th place finish in the finals money list, Michael is ranked 16th in the current reshuffle list which grants priority entry into events for the next year.

Last week, Michael was a featured speaker at the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate dinner in Tuscaloosa.  Ian Thompson (no relation) wrote a nice article on Michael's speech and how well it was received.  You can read it here:

MR. GOLF: Michael Thompson connects with his audience 

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Third Event of the Web.com Finals Rolls Into Ohio

by Roz Roberts III

After finishing last week in a tie for 56th, Michael Thompson sits in fourth place on the Web.com Tour Finals money list.  This week, Michael will be competing in the third of the four event finals series at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship.  This week's tournament will be played on the Scarlet course at Ohio State University .

Michael tees off at 12:42pm ET with D.H. Lee and Steve Marino.

Some Questions and Answers With Michael
Q&A:  Michael Thompson

Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Web.com Tour Finals Official Money List
Web.com Tour Finals Projected Money List

Friday, September 18, 2015

What a Way to Make the Cut!


by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson had quite an adventurous back nine today in the second round of the Small Business Connection Championship at River Run.

His back nine started with a double bogey at the tenth hole that forced Michael back to even par and just outside the cut line.  He then birdied two of the next three holes to once again move inside the cut line by a couple of shots but he then gave those shots back with bogeys at holes 15 and 17.  He came to the par five 18th hole needing a birdie to make the cut.

His tee shot found the fairway putting him in a good situation to make birdie but he did that one better as he eagled the 18th hole and made the cut by two shots finishing two under par for the day and the tournament.  He is currently tied for 44th.

He tees off in tomorrow's third round at 9:20am with Roberto Castro.

Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Projected Live Tour Finals Money List

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Round Two of the Web.com Tour Finals Rolls Into North Carolina


by Roz Roberts III

The second event in the Web.com Tour finals gets underway tomorrow in Davidson, North Carolina. The Small Business Connection Championship at River Run is the second of the four event Finals series.  Michael Thompson currently sits second on the Finals money list after his tie for second in last week's opening tournament.

At the end of the Finals, the top 25 money earners will earn PGA Tour cards for the 2015/2016 season.  The top earner in the finals will get a fully exempt Tour Card and an invitation to the PGA Championship.  The remaining 2-25 money earners will be ranked in priority and subject to next year's reshuffle list.  Michael has all but guaranteed himself a spot in the top 25 list but will look to finish as strong as possible in the next three events.

Michael is paired with Henrik Norlander and D.H. Lee for the first two rounds.  Norlander finished first last week and Lee tied Michael for second.  They tee off at 8:14am ET.

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Michael's Scorecard


Sunday, September 13, 2015

Thompson Secures Card with T-2 Finish

Michael Thompson watches his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the final round of the Web.com Tour Hotel Fitness Championship at Sycamore Hills Golf Club on September 13, 2015 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  (Sept. 12, 2015 - Source: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images North America)
by Roz Roberts III and Randy Roberts

Michael Thompson all but guaranteed himself a 2015/2016 PGA Tour card today after he shot a seven under par 65 at the Hotel Fitness Championship and finished in a tie for second.  He finished three shots behind fellow playing partner Henrik Norlander who shot a course record ten under par 62.

The Hotel Fitness Championship is the first of four events in the Web.com Tour Finals.  The top 25 money earners in these four tournaments will earn tour cards for next year.  This is the third year of this format and the previous year required between $33K and 36K to crack the top 25.  Michael's tie for second this week earned him $88K which should be well inside the top 25 money earners after the conclusion of all four events.

Next week the Web.com Tour Finals move to the Small Business Connection Championship at River Run in Davidson, North Carolina.  Despite locking up a card already, there is still incentive for Michael to keep playing well in the final three events since the 25 cards being handed out will be in priority order based on the combined money list.  A higher priority will give him better access to PGA Tournaments next year.

Michael had shot three consecutive three under par 69's before exploding today with eight birdies and a single bogey.  He took advantage of the par 5 holes this week as he was 9 under par without a bogey.  For the entire tournament Michael only had four negative holes (2 bogeys and 2 double bogeys) against 22 total birdies.

Fun Fact:
• Michael Thompson (T2) and tournament winner Henrik Norlander combined to shoot 17-under par in the final round. Their best-ball score would have been a 12-under-par 60. They birdied the same hole six times during the round.




Articles
Five Takeaways: The Hotel Fitness Championship

Highlight Videos
Birdie on 14
Birdie on 17
Post Round Interview

Thompson Makes it a Hat Trick


Michael Thompson finished with a 66 again. That's 3-66's in a row at the Hotel Fitness Championship, -9 overall. The final round has already started, and he currently sits tied for 8th. He tees off at 12:50 EST and is paired with Henrik Norlander.

Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Projected Web.com Tour Standings

Friday, September 11, 2015

Second Straight Round in the 60's Has Thompson in the Hunt


Michael Thompson followed his first round three under par (69) with an identical score in round two.  He is six under par for the tournament and tied for 12th.  Michael is paired with Tommy Gainey for Saturday's third round.  They tee off at 12:50pm ET.

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Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard





Thompson Opens Web.com Tour Finals With Solid First Round

Michael Thompson watches his tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round round of the Web.com Tour Hotel Fitness Championship at Sycamore Hills Golf Club on September 10, 2015 in Ft. Wyane, Indiana.  (Sept. 9, 2015 - Source: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images North America)

Michael Thompson shot three under par during the first round of the Hotel Fitness Championship and is currently tied for 16th.  Michael's second round will get underway at 12:51pm ET on Friday.

Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Let the Finals Begin!


by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson will begin his quest at a PGA Tour card through the Web.com Tour Finals system tomorrow when he tees off in the Hotel Fitness Championship in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  This is the first of four finals events.  At the end of the fourth event, the top 25 money earners in those events will earn PGA Tour cards for the 2015/2016 season.

Michael tees off at 7:51am ET.  You can follow his round with the online links below.

Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard

Article Describing the Web.com Tour Finals Format and Storylines
PGA Tour cards up for grabs at Web.com Tour Finals

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Web.com Tour Playoffs Provide One More Shot at a Card

by Roz Roberts III

If you've been following ThompsonTide for any length of time, you probably already know that Michael Thompson didn't finish inside the top 125 on the FedExCup Points list or the PGA Tour money list.   The result of that is that Micheal didn't earn a card for next year through those two qualification criteria.

However, Michael's quest for another tour card isn't done for the year.  There are 25 more PGA Tour cards available through the four event Web.com Tour Finals which start next week.  Players who finished the PGA Tour season ranked 126-200 are eligible to compete and Michael will do just that.

The top 25 money earners over the four event finals will earn PGA Tour cards for next year.

As we get closer to next weeks first event, the Hotel Fitness Championship, we will post scoring links to help follow the action.

Thursday, August 20, 2015

One Last Shot at the FedexCupPlayoffs


by Roz Roberts III

This is it.  The last PGA tournament of the year before the FedexCup playoffs begin.  Today in North Carolina, the PGA Tour holds its last regular event of the year at the Wyndham Championship.  After this event, the top 125 on the FedexCup points list will get into the playoffs.

Currently, Michael Thompson sits 145th on that list and in order to guarantee a spot in the playoffs Michael needs to finish 5th or better.  There are other scenarios for him to get in but he'll need a solid top 10 at minimum.

Michael is playing with D.A. Points and K.J. Choi.  They tee off for round 1 at 12:40pm ET.

Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on ShotTracker
Michael's Group on ShotTracker

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Thompson In the "Biggest Little City in the World"


by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson tees off Thursday in Reno, Nevada where he will be competing in the Barracuda Championship.  The Barracuda Championship uses a modified Stableford scoring system which encourages aggressive play and awards positive points for birdies, eagles, and double eagles while subtracting points for bogeys and worse.

The scoring used for the Barracuda Championship is as follows:
• Double Eagle: 8 points
• Eagle: 5 points
• Birdie: 2 points
• Par: 0 points
• Bogey: -1 point
• Double Bogey or more: -3 points
Michael tees off at 1:06pm PT from the tenth hole.  He is paired with Mark Wilson and Jonas Blixt.


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Michael's Scorecard

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Next on Tour: Quicken Loans National

The Quicken Loans National will get underway shortly in Gainesville, Virginia.  The event will be held at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club for the first time.  Michael Thompson will be playing with Angel Cabrera and Retief Goosen.  They tee off from the first hole at 7:59am ET.

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Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on Shot Tracker
Michael's Group on Shot Tracker

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Tour Heads North of the Border



The PGA Tour has moved up to Toronto, Canada for this week's RBC Canadian Open which returns to the Glen Abbey Golf Club.  Michael Thompson will once again be looking to move inside the top 125 on the FedexCup points list and/or the PGA Tour money list.  He currently sits just outside the top 125 on both lists.

Michael tees off from the first hole at 8:00am ET Thursday morning with Charlie Hoffman and Seung-Yul Noh.

Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael Scorecard
Michael on Shot Tracker
Michael's Group on Shot Tracker

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Thompson Catches Fire on Back Nine

Michael Thompson hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Barbasol Championship at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National Lake Course on July 16, 2015 in Auburn, Alabama.  (July 15, 2015 - Source: Stacy Revere/Getty Images North America)


by Roz Roberts III

After nine holes at today's Barbasol Championship in Auburn, Alabama Michael Thompson sat at even par but then caught fire.  He birdied five of the next six holes and climbed the leaderboard quickly.  He finished the day with a four under par 67 and he is currently tied for 8th.

Friday's second round will get underway early for Michael as he tees off at 7:44am.  The early tee time should allow Michael to miss the worst part of the hot Alabama afternoon.


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Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Sweet Home Alabama



by Roz Roberts III

Let's face it...Michael Thompson is fighting to keep his PGA Tour card for next year.  He currently sits 134th on the FedexCup points list.  By the end of the season only the top 125 on that list will be assured of their card's for next year.   He needs one more good finish to secure his status for next year and this week presents a unique opportunity for him.

The PGA Tour returns to Alabama for the first time since 1990 for the Barbasol Championship while a large chunk of the PGA Tour regulars are in Scotland competing in the Open Championship.  Michael has had success in the Auburn area and he should feel at home being near Birmingham.

In an interview with Tim Gayle (see the link below for the whole article)  Michael said

“I look at it as an opportunity because it’s a weaker field.  There are guys that aren’t playing as much anymore and a lot of guys from the Web.com who are hungry. This is exciting for them, whereas for the PGA TOUR card holders, it’s a smaller event."

“For me, I have to look at it like I’ve got a really good chance of having a good finish. And if I do that, I can vault myself up the FedExCup and the money list as well because both of those are qualifications for keeping your card for next year.”

Michael tees off Thursday at 12:44pm ET with Alex Cejka and Derek Ernst from the first hole.

Full Article from Tim Gayle
Thompson Ready for Barbasol Championship

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Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard


Thursday, July 9, 2015

John Deere Classic Underway



by Randy Roberts

Michael Thompson will be looking to make a move in the FedEx Cup list as he plays in the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois.

Michael is grouped with Boo Weekley and Ben Crane and they tee off at 7:50am (Rnd 1) and 1:00pm (Rnd 2).

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Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on ShotTracker
Michael's Group on ShotTracker


Thursday, July 2, 2015

Early Start at the Greenbriar


Michael Thompson will get an early start at the Greenbriar Classic on Thursday when he tees off at 7:50am ET with Seung-Yul Noh and John Merrick from the first hole.

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Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on ShotTracker
Michael's Group on ShotTracker

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Riding Big Mo'

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson will look to continue the momentum he has built up over the last fortnight at this week's Travelers Championship.  Two weeks ago he had his best finish of the year at the Fedex St. Jude Classic and this past weekend he hosted the Michael Thompson Invitational in Tucson, AZ.

Michael will be playing with PGA Tour veterans Stewart Cink and Davis Love III for the first two rounds.  They tee off from the first hole at 12:45 ET on Thursday.


Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on ShotTracker
Michael's Group on ShotTracker



Monday, June 15, 2015

What a Closing Stretch!!!

Michael Thompson’s great finish at the 72nd hole at FedEx St. Jude
In the final round of the 2015 FedEx St. Jude Classic, Michael Thompson pours in an 18-foot putt for birdie on the par-4 18th hole. 

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson was playing really solid golf at the Fedex St. Jude Classic in Memphis and then exploded with a spectacular closing three holes that propelled him into a tie for 3rd.  He finished his final three holes at four under par closing eagle-birdie-birdie.  The four under par score for those three holes equaled his previous 69 hole score of four under par.  He finished the tournament at 8 under par which was 5 shots shy of winner Fabian Gomez but just one shot short of second place.  It was his best finish of the season.

Michael's eagle came on the par 5 16th hole after he found the fairway off the tee.  His second shot came up 66'10" short of the flag in the fairway but he  holed out for an improbable 3.

The streak continued on the par four 17th hole after his 310 yard tee shot split the fairway.  His approach landed just off the green 16'9" from the hole and he buried the birdie putt.

The final chapter of his remarkable finish came on the par four 18th hole.  In a deja vu moment, Michael tee shot traveled 310 yards and landed right in the middle of the fairway leaving him 143 yards to the hole.  His approach found the green safely avoiding the pin tucked right up against the edge of the green and a water hazard.  He stood over a 18'2" birdie putt and calmly drained it completing the best closing stretch of the tournament.

Michael finished all four rounds in the 60's and the top three finish moves Michael just inside the all important top 125 on the Fedex Cup points list.  He currently sits 124th.

Michael Thompson lines up a putt on the 11th green during round two of the FedEx St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind on June 12, 2015 in Memphis, Tennessee. (June 11, 2015 - Source: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images North America)


Michael Thompson tees off on the 5th hole during round two of the FedEx St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind on June 12, 2015 in Memphis, Tennessee.  (June 11, 2015 - Source: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images North America) 



Michael Thompson prepares to tee off on the 12th hole during round two of the FedEx St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind on June 12, 2015 in Memphis, Tennessee.  (June 11, 2015 - Source: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images North America)


Michael Thompson tees off on the 12th hole during round two of the FedEx St. Jude Classic at TPC Southwind on June 12, 2015 in Memphis, Tennessee.  (June 11, 2015 - Source: Todd Warshaw/Getty Images North America)

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Thompson Has Solid Round One in Memphis


Michael Thompson pours in a birdie bomb at FedEx St. Jude 
In the opening round of the 2015 FedEx St. Jude Classic, Michael Thompson sinks a 32-foot putt for birdie on the par-4 10th hole.


by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson shot a one under par 69 during the first round of the Fedex St. Jude Classic on Thursday.  He is currently tied for 32nd.  His round included several long birdie putts and if it weren't for one bad tee shot on the par three 11th hole that came up a few yards too short and landed in the water, it would have been really good.

Michael will be teeing off from the tenth hole with Shaun Micheel and Chesson Hadley at 8:30pm ET.

Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on ShotTracker
Michael's Group on ShotTracker

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Thompson Heads South to Memphis


After coming up four shots short of qualifying for the US Open in Rockville, Maryland on Monday, Michael Thompson has moved south into Tennessee to compete in this week's Fedex St. Jude Classic in Memphis, Tennessee.

Michael will be teeing off from the first hole with Shaun Micheel and Chesson Hadley at 12:30pm ET.

Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on ShotTracker
Michael's Group on ShotTracker

Monday, June 8, 2015

2015 US Open Sectional Qualifying Day


by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson will be competing in the 2015 US Open sectional qualifying tournament in Rockville, Maryland tomorrow.  He will be competing with 55 other players for a number of spots into this year's US Open and will tee off at 7:36am ET.

The Woodmont Country Club will be hosting this year's qualifying in Rockville just has it has for 28 of the last 29 years.  The sectional qualifying is a 36 hole tournament.  The exact number of spots at the each site hasn't been published yet.

You can follow Michael's round with the following link.  Scores during the first round will only be updated after 9 and 18 holes.  For the second round, scores will be updated on a hole by hole basis.


US Open Sectional Qualifying

Friday, May 29, 2015

Weird Goings on at the Byron Nelson


Michael Thompson hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during Round Two of the AT&T Byron Nelson at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas on May 29, 2015 in Irving, Texas. (May 28, 2015 - Source: Tom Pennington/Getty Images North America) - Note the discoloration of the water drenched fairway being used as a tee box.

by Roz Roberts III

Another four and half inches of rain overnight in Dallas has some interesting side effects at the AT&T Byron Nelson today.  The course required a three hour delay to help it dry out a bit and then the PGA Tour determined that the fairway on the par four 14th hole was unplayable.  They decided to put a tee box at the end of the fairway and converted the par four hole into a 105 yard par 3.  The result was that par changed from 70 to 69 between rounds one and two.  This had the weird side effect of breaking the tour's ShotLink system which affected their scoreboard, Shot Tracker, and their new fantasy golf game based on the ShotLink data.

More rain is forecast for tomorrow.  Round two still needs to be completed before the cut is made and groupings are set.

Caddie Matt Hughes mans the flag on hole 4 as Michael Thompson attempts a birdie putt during round two of the AT&T Byron Nelson.  

Despite the weird goings on, Michael Thompson successfully navigated the water logged course and finished the day with a three under par 66.  For most of the day, Michael Thompson was treading water at the AT&T Byron Nelson.  He had an early birdie on the par three fifth hole but he followed with a bogey on the sixth hole.  He then made pars at the next six holes.  After twelve holes, Michael was sitting at even par for the round but was losing ground to the field since scoring was so good.  But that's when his round got going.  He birdied the par three thirteenth hole and then eagled the par five sixteenth.  He finished the round at three under par which has him currently tied for 18th at five under par for the tournament.

Michael Thompson hits his tee shot on the ninth hole during Round Two of the AT&T Byron Nelson at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas on May 29, 2015 in Irving, Texas.  (May 28, 2015 - Source: Tom Pennington/Getty Images North America)


Michael Thompson takes his second shot on hole #10 during the second round of the AT&T Byron Nelson.

Michael Thompson tees off on hole #10 during the second round of the AT&T Byron Nelson.

Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on Shot Tracker
Michael's Group on Shot Tracker
Live@ Streaming


Thursday, May 28, 2015

Thompson Drops Long Distance Bomb in Dallas

Michael Thompson reacts after sinking a long putt on the 17th hole during the first round of the Byron Nelson golf tournament, Thursday, May 28, 2015, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

by Roz Roberts III

An unlikely birdie helped Michael Thompson shoot a two under par 68 at the AT&T Byron Nelson on Thursday.  On the par three seventeenth hole, Michael's tee shot found the green but he was a long way from the hole.  In fact, he was a REALLY long way from the hole after his ball came to rest 84 feet and 9 inches away.  Despite it's distance, Michael's putt found the bottom of the cup for a very unlikely two.

After his two under round, Michael is currently tied for 21st heading into Friday's second round.  He tees off at 12:40pm CT with Jason Dufner and Ryan Palmer on Friday

Videos From Round One

Michael Thompson hits his 52-foot pitch shot to 3-feet then makes the putt for birdie on the par-5 7th hole during round one at the 2015 AT&T Byron Nelson.

Michael Thompson birdies the par-4 11th hole in the opening round of the 2015 AT&T Byron Nelson.


Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on Shot Tracker
Michael's Group on Shot Tracker
Live@ Streaming from Hole #10

Dodging Raindrops in Texas


For the second straight week, Michael Thompson and the PGA Tour will be trying to get 72 holes in by Sunday while dodging Texas rain drops.  The AT&T Byron Nelson will be held at the TPC Four Season Resort in Irving, Texas.  The area is experiencing record rain totals for May and the forecast calls for showers throughout the tournament.

Michael will be playing with Jason Dufner and Ryan Palmer.  They are scheduled to tee off at 7:40am CT.


Online Links
Leaderboard
Michael's Scorecard
Michael on Shot Tracker
Michael's Group on Shot Tracker

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Crowne Plaza Invitational underway

Michael Thompson has teed off at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Forth Worth, Texas. He's grouped with Brian Harmon and Steven Bowditch.

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Friday, May 15, 2015

In the Hunt

Michael Thompson glances back at the pin on the 17th green during second round action of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on Friday, May 5, 2015 in Charlotte, N.C. He finished the round at -6. (Charlotte Observer)

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson's second round at the Wells Fargo Championship wasn't spectacular but it was good enough to keep him near the top of the leaderboard.  Michael shot a one under par 71 and is currently six under par after 36 holes which has him tied for 8th.  For the second straight day Michael was solid from tee to green but, as of yet, his normally reliable putter hasn't caught fire.  He'll look to heat it up in tomorrow's third round.

Michael will play round three with Geoff Ogilvy who was in his group for the first two rounds.  They tee off at 1:00pm ET.

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Thompson Shines in Charlotte


by Roz Roberts III

From the tee to green, Michael Thompson was superb during Thursday's first round of the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow where he finished five under par and is currently tied for 4th.

In fact, Michael ranked first in the strokes gained tee to green stat at +4.674 for the day.  He had six tee shots that were longer than 300 yards in the fairway.

He tees off tomorrow's second round at 7:30am ET with playing partners Geoff Ogilvy and Ken Duke.

Highlights From Round One


Michael Thompson’s approach to hole high yields birdie at Wells Fargo


In the opening round of the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship, Michael Thompson sticks his 129-yard approach to 9 feet then rolls in the putt for birdie on the par-4 11th hole.

Michael Thompson’s birdie putt sneaks in on No. 16 at Wells Fargo


In the opening round of the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship, Michael Thompson’s 26-foot putt finds the right edge of the cup for birdie on the par-4 16th hole.

Michael Thompson’s tee shot yields birdie on No. 17 at Wells Fargo


In the opening round of the 2015 Wells Fargo Championship, Michael Thompson’s tee shot lands to within 9 feet then rolls in the putt for birdie on the 175-yard, par-3 17th hole.

Interview After Round 1 at Wells Fargo





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Wells Fargo Underway

Michael Thompson has teed off at this week's Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hallow.  He is one under par through 6 holes.  You can follow his round with the links below:

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Water, Water, Everywhere

Michael Thompson plays a shot on the fourth hole during round one of THE PLAYERS Championship at the TPC Sawgrass Stadium course on May 7, 2015 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.(Source: Sam Greenwood/Getty Images North America) 

by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson was one hole short of having a fantastic first round at the PLAYERS Championship on Thursday.  He came to the 18th hole just two shots off the morning lead after playing his back nine at four under par which included back-to-back-to-back birdies on holes 10-12.

Unfortunately, his tee shot on 18 went left and left is not the place to miss on the 18th hole at TPC Sawgrass since the entire left side of the hole is protected by water.  Needless to say, his tee shot found the water and he went on to card a triple bogey.  Michael finished his round at one over par (73).  He is currently tied for 77th.


Team Slick:  Michael Thompson and Matt Hughes discuss their options on the par 3 island green at TPC Sawgrass

Michael Thompson watches his tee shot on hole #17 during Thursday's first round of the PLAYERS Championship

Michael tees off Friday afternoon at1:07pm ET with Webb Simpson and Nick Taylor.

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Live@ Streaming

The Island Awaits at the PLAYERS Championship

Photo via Twitter by @PGATOUR

Michael Thompson will be teeing it up tomorrow at the PGA Tour's unofficial 5th major - the PLAYERS championship.  The PLAYERS is held at TPC Sawgrass which has water hazards aplenty.  The most famous of which surrounds the island green on the par 3 17th hole.  PGATOUR.com will be streaming coverage from the 17th hole for the first two rounds (see the link below).

Michael tees off Thursday morning at 7:57am ET with Webb Simpson and Nick Taylor.

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Saturday, April 25, 2015

Good Second Round Has Thompson Up to 36th in New Orleans

AVONDALE, LA - APRIL 25: Michael Thompson waves to the crowd after putting on the ninth hole during the second round of the  Zurich Classic of New Orleans.  (Source:  Getty Images. Stacy Revere)
by Roz Roberts III

A really good second round vaulted Michael Thompson up the leaderboard at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans into a tie for 36th and safely inside the cut.  He shot a four under par 68.  He did have two bogeys on his card but after each of them he immediately shook it off with a bounce back birdie.

Michael will start his third round at 11:30am CT on the tenth hole with Ben Crane and George McNeil.

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Friday, April 24, 2015

Thompson Gets Off to Fast Start

Michael Thompson tees off on the eighth hole during round one of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana.  (April 22, 2015 - Source: Chris Graythen/Getty Images North America)
by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson started his first round at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a bang.  On the first hole of the day, Michael's tee shot found the fairway and he only had 100 yards left for his second shot.  He was definitely thinking he had a good birdie opportunity.  He did a little better than that when he holed out for eagle.  He then followed the eagle up with a birdie on the second hole.  Unfortunately, the rest of the round was a little more mundane.  Ultimately he finished at two under par and was tied for 50th.

Michael tees off today at 12:50pm local time (1:50pm ET) with K.J. Choi and Camillo Villegas.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Back in The Big Easy


by Roz Roberts III

Michael Thompson has returned to one of his favorite cities for the 2015 edition of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.  The tournament is played at TPC Louisiana and will undoubtedly feature plenty of wildlife.  Expect plenty video of alligators during this week's television coverage.

Michael will be playing the first couple of rounds with Camillo Villegas and K.J. Choi.  They tee off from the first hole at 7:50am local time (8:50am ET).

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